The move appears aimed at averting a fresh deterioration in the already tense relationship between Turkey and Germany, two North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies that have clashed repeatedly in recent months.
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Origin and Etymology of avert

Middle English, from Middle French avertir, from Latin avertere, from ab- + vertere to turn — more at worth